News Writer

The Noticiero Writer is responsible for writing daily scripts for live newscasts, special coverage, breaking news and copy-editing correspondents’ daily packages for Noticias Telemundo and all its platforms. The position ensures that all copy is accurate, clear, and aligned with the network’s editorial standards and journalistic integrity.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a multiplatform newsroom and demonstrates strong knowledge of social media and digital storytelling. This role requires strong editorial judgment, the ability to write under tight deadlines, and a solid understanding of national and international news. The writer copy edits banners and graphics for broadcast. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and be available to work weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays, particularly during breaking news coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Writes daily copy for live newscasts, special coverage, breaking news and copy-editing correspondents’ daily packages.
• The writer collaborates closely with producers, correspondents, and editors to develop compelling content that informs and engages audiences across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms.
• Applies solid news judgment that works along with the editorial line of the network.
• Writes and copy edits banners and graphics for the broadcast.
• Translates soundbites, statements, and texts from English to Spanish
• Identifies and utilizes best video and sound bites for the stories assigned.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Manager of News Writers
• Writer is responsible for completing any other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced news environment.
• Available to work weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of news writing experience
• Must have vast knowledge of social media platforms.
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with iNews

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
• Strong editorial knowledge
• Proven solid writing skills. Excellent grammar.
• Fully bilingual, Spanish, and English proficient.
• Proficient in I-News and any other system for live news production
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating digital video content in a newsroom is helpful.
• Willingness to work weekends, early morning shift and have flexible hours for last-minute scheduling changes.
• Outside of the box thinker

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

 

 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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